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Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt Russia’s grain and oil shipments

8/26/2026

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Ukrainian drone attacks on Black Sea ports have blocked Russia’s grain and oil shipments.
The attacks forced Novorossiysk Bread Products Plant and its grain terminal to cease on August 12.
KSK deep-water grain terminal halted on August 13, leaving only Tuapse operating.
Novorossiysk loaded 30% less oil in early August than a year earlier after a July 19 CPC strike.
Analysts warn disruptions could force Russia to reroute oil through Baltic ports, raising costs.

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Story summary

Ukrainian drone attacks on Black Sea ports have blocked Russia’s grain and oil shipments.
The attacks forced Novorossiysk Bread Products Plant and its grain terminal to cease on August 12.
KSK deep-water grain terminal halted on August 13, leaving only Tuapse operating.
Novorossiysk loaded 30% less oil in early August than a year earlier after a July 19 CPC strike.
Analysts warn disruptions could force Russia to reroute oil through Baltic ports, raising costs.